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Alcohol without a mixer doesn't usually taste like candy, but liquor produced by The North Woods Distillery is a special case. A slow, two-distillation process yields gluten-free rums whose flavors resemble candies such as toffee or chocolate mint. At North Woods' 10-seat bar, bartenders push those flavors even further with specialty cocktails that all resemble sweets. Heath rum takes on a Werther's creamy texture when mixed with root beer, while pink lemonade and chocolate-mint rum ring in the holidays with a candy-cane flavor. The bar even stocks new spirits still in the testing stages, which, like all of the distillery's libations, are made without hangover-causing toxins.
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What do you guys think of these? I am looking at them, and they can be found brand new for under $200 dollars. That is fully affordable for me. And since I am now 18 I can legally buy one. I read that they use polymers and alloy metals as much as possible to make for a cheap gun. My question is how reliable are these? I know the manufacture gives a lifetime warrentee no questions asked. But I dont want to have to keep getting it fixed. For my first firearm purchase, and as a strict target/fun/plinking gun would this be a good choice? I dont need something extravagant, just something that wont bust on me, and can take alot of rounds being put thru it. Picture of said gun After owning it for a while, I would upgrade to the ATI Nylon stock Which almost makes it look like a baretta storm.
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Holy crap, I cant beleive I missed the thread a few links down. SORRY!
Take this for what its worth. I've only been shooting for about 6 months and I only own two firearms but what I've learned really quick is that you can spend more on ammo then you would ever believe. If you want something for plinking and just having a good time get a 22 of some kind. Ammo costs NOTHING. You can shoot all day long for about 15 bucks. Even 9mm will cost you more then you think and if your starting new to the sport your going to want to shoot a lot and it will add up. When I got my first gun a buddy of mine got one also. I got a 22 he got a 9mm. We work the same job for the same pay and both of us are in love with the sport. I shoot 3 times as much and its really because of ammo cost. Don't get me wrong, that looks like a cool gun and for $200 what the hey. But it may not be the best for starting out.
Wars begin where u will But they do not end where you please-Machiavelli He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man- Dr. Johnson "..it does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds.." - Samuel Adams your my best friend but if the zombies start chasing us im tripping you
Thanks guys I appreciate it. However, let me explain. I have a Winchester Model 190 .22 that I shoot all the time. Its dead on 50yards and I LOVE IT!! I also have a Remington 12guage knock off pump I love. I have a Remington model 1100 20ga semi auto I love to shoot as well. Lastly, I have a .300 Savage I just bought bullets for because it costs 35 dollars for 20. Have not shot that gun yet, but because of cost of ammo, I cant shoot it often at all. My uncle has an uzi model B that I love to shoot, and can any time I want. But its still not mine. However he has a massive surplus of 9mm I get to shoot up. So with this HP995 I can use his ammo, and its still my gun. It would work perfectly. Besides, the 9mm is still 'cheap' in relative terms as to .308, .30-06, .223 etc etc etc. Can get what, 50 or 100 rounds for like 18 dollars around here. I dont remember which pack it is.
And is it just me, or but in all the pictures, is the bolt you grab on the left side of the gun? Is this a left handed gun? I shoot on my right side..
i have a hi-point 9mm carbin ,yes it looks cheap but i have had no problems with it at all and it is accurate ,i use it to plink around
Thats my plan! I think I am going to order it tomorrow, and buy it thrusday. So what side is the bolt on? Pictures look like you gotta pull the bolt back to load it on the left side? I am used to guns being on the right side. Whats with this
The bolts on the left. And one other kinda bad thing that no one mentioned is that the bolt doesn't stay open when the mags empty.
That will be strange. I'm used to it being on the right side. That not staying open isnt that big of a deal. My 22 doesnt. I'm used to it. Its not a pistol, in the end at least. Is it true that you cant used the ATI stock, with a 15 round mag? I read taht you cant, but found a picture that proved otherwise


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This blog covers the latest developments and major players in cloud technology. Get practical advice on evaluating providers of cloud applications and services, as well as tips and best practices.
Turning to IaaS changes CTO role in the financial industry
One place that IaaS has been making inroads is in the financial services industry. Nick Hardiman reports on how this has changed the role of CTOs at those companies.
The CIO as driver of a cloud-based business
Spinning off a cloud-based business from the core business is becoming a more likely scenario. CIOs may be well-placed to drive such an initiative.
Securing data in the cloud with encryption: The Cypher-X solution
Revelations about increased levels of data snooping tend to dampen cloud enthusiasm. Afore Systems is trying to build confidence with its Cypher-X data encryption solution.
Windows Azure virtual networking: Now easier and cheaper to use
Windows has made some updates to the Azure Virtual Network, now in production status, that makes it easier to extend your own network or private cloud into Azure.
When renting a network monitoring solution makes sense
One option when choosing a network monitoring solution is to rent one in the cloud. Here are some of the benefits and use cases.
Infographic: Protect your data and apps from a Zombie Apocalypse (and less likely disasters)
It's Halloween, so what's on the mind of IT folks? Zombies and disaster recovery, of course.
The building blocks of Joyent's cloud technology stack
Joyent built its high-performance cloud service with an unusual set of powerful components, starting with its own SmartOS. Find out what makes it tick.
BizTalk in the cloud: Business implications
Deploying BizTalk 2013 on the Azure platform can make systems integration and B2B faster and easier, leaving only the burden of good app design.
Infographic: Encryption crackability
What are the recommended RSA key sizes for protecting data? Here's a chart with estimations of how long it would take to break encryption methods.
How cloud computing will impact the on-premise data center
The future of the typical in-house data center is murky due to the advent of cloud computing. Here are some possibilities that might lie ahead.
What happens when your cloud provider goes out of business?
Going with cloud providers doesn't mean you can forget about disaster planning. What if they go out of business, taking your server capacity and data with them?
How far are we from 'In Cloud We Trust?'
Latest surveys indicate a growing number of enterprises are getting more comfortable with the idea of the cloud. Here is a sample of the feedback.
The big data challenge: Extracting actual business value
You've got the tools and the power of the cloud to capture big data, but figuring out what you want from it and how to extract it is the final, crucial challenge.
Private vs. public cloud: Why the supposed debate is really no debate at all
Hybrid cloud solutions are popular for organizations who want cloud benefits but want to retain some control. Here's one perspective that argues that the public cloud is the way to go.
How the cloud fits into the big data technology stack
Nick Hardiman peers into the technology stack that makes big data work.
Learn Windows Small Business Server 2008 by reading these manuals
In preparation for his deployment of Windows Small Business Server 2008, Erik Eckel read up on the server OS. Here's his review of SBS 2008 titles by Microsoft Press and Sams Publishing.
Introducing Dell's EqualLogic PS6000 series arrays
As the company has done with its servers, Dell is constantly improving its EqualLogic line of storage. Scott Lowe, who is a long-time fan of EqualLogic, provides a high level compare and contrast overview of EqualLogic's new PS6000 series arrays.
Welcome to a new kind of storage: Data Robotics' DroboPro
The DroboPro is a very cool looking and impressive storage array that includes features you'd expect to find in much more expensive arrays. Aiming to bring simplicity to the storage arena, the device is almost "set it and forget it." Scott Lowe provides you with a look at this new storage contender.
VDI solutions with multimedia capabilities: What do you recommend?
Out-of-the-box VDI installations aren't generally known for their whiz-bang multimedia performance, particularly when these solutions rely on media-adverse RDP. A number of vendors are working to correct these deficiencies in order to make VDI more desktop-like. Scott Lowe asks TechRepublic members: What has been your experience with TCX, HP RGS, Pano, or another VDI solution?
Gauging the virtualization suites: A close race
Although VMware is the dominant virtualization software provider, it's in a close race with Microsoft and Citrix. ZDNet Australia recently put the virtualization suites through their paces and gave a slight edge to one product. Find out which one.
Under the Radar: Judging cloud storage startups
Larry Dignan is doing homework on four startups he'll be judging Friday at the Under the Radar conference. The companies have a common theme -- online cloud storage backup for small and medium sized businesses -- but differ in their approaches.
VMware embraces the cloud with vSphere
VMware has launched vSphere, the latest rendition of what used to be called Virtual Infrastructure. vSphere comes in three product segments and seven editions, one of which is the familiar (and free) ESXi edition. Scott Lowe provides a brief overview of the new editions and some of the features.
Introduction to server virtualization
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Google wins floating data center patent
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Investing in virtualization has Green IT payoffs
Rick Freedman explains that the savings and Green IT benefits of virtualization are achievable if you follow a structured approach, such as the one he recommends. Learn how to put a Green IT spin on your virtualization project.
Using power management techniques to green your IT department
By following a disciplined path and by measuring results using metrics, Rick Freedman explains how IT leaders can make the greening of IT using power management techniques an exercise in financial success and corporate responsibility.
Reap the Green IT benefits of thin client computing
Rick Freedman notes that applying a selective and rigorous methodology to a thin client migration will position IT teams to reap the enhanced Green IT and ROI benefits that the computing model offers.
Want a home server? Buy one for less than $400
Scott Lowe likes Windows Home Server -- a lot. Although he's running his own HP MediaSmart EX475, HP's new LX195 hits a sweet spot. It's not as beefy as HP's higher-end MediaSmart servers, but it's also much less expensive and still provides many of the same benefits.
Data center survey: Cisco's server push sparks interest; VMware, EMC, NetApp shine
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Use WSRM for resource provisioning in Windows Server 2008
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All well-appointed and spacious rooms feature satellite TV, direct-dial telephone, tea/coffee maker, hairdryer and en suite bathroom. Trouser press and iron/ironing board are available upon request. Non-smoking rooms are also available.
At Galway Eyre Hotel, patrons start the day with continental and Irish breakfast at in-house Le Bistro Restaurant. The bistro also serves traditional Irish specialties. Enjoy refreshing drinks in a lively night entertainment at on site.
Red Square Bar at Eyre Square Hotel Galway can host business and social events. Public parking is available for a fee. Vacationers can tee off at Galway Golf Club for leisure.
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Journey to some of the most fascinating locations on the planet, perfect for the adventurer and armchair traveller alike.
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Episode 2 - Borneo, a land of wild exploration
Orangutans, scenic escapades and religious architecture create an experience as unique as the Malaysian nation itself.
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Saving Borneo's Sun Bears
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Maine Eel Fishermen Stars of New TV Show
A new TV show will introduce viewers across the country to eel fishing.
A new TV show will introduce viewers across the country to eel fishing.
In honor of his brother Aaron, Seth Collins has now tipped over $40,000!
A lucky waiter or waitress will be getting quite the tip today.
Pot will still get you into trouble in Portland.
If you've been carefully rolling up a two-foot joint to spark up in Monument Square in celebration; not so fast.
The fastest growing sport in the country is planting roots in Maine! Lax for life!
This past Tuesday night, veteran rocker Elvis Costello and his band played the Collins Center For The Arts in Orono. The night before they played the State Theater in Portland, without Milo Lewis, their Production Manager.
The agreement has been finalized, and a new ferry service between Portland and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia will begin next year!
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5 'But you, are you seeking great things for yourself? Do not seek them; for behold, I am going to bring disaster on all flesh,' declares the LORD , 'but I will give your life to you as booty in all the places where you may go.' " | 5 Should you then seek great things for yourself ? Seek them not. For I will bring disaster on all people, declares the LORD, but wherever you go I will let you escape with your life.' " |
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The Jeep Wrangler offers rear passengers about the same room to stretch out as the Toyota RAV4, with comparable head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Jeep Wrangler and the Toyota RAV4.
The Toyota RAV4 requires fewer stops at the gas station than the Jeep Wrangler, making it more convenient to drive.
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Jeep Wrangler is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota RAV4.
Another consideration is the Destination Charge, which is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle to the dealer from where it's built. The Destination Charge for the Jeep Wrangler is much higher than that for the Toyota RAV4.
The Jeep Wrangler is a little wider than the Toyota RAV4, so getting in and out of the car in a crowded parking lot may be a little more of a squeeze.
If you go with the Jeep Wrangler, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Toyota RAV4.
Due to its much higher torque, the Jeep Wrangler does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4.
The Jeep Wrangler has the same turning radius as the Toyota RAV4, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.
When considering towing capacity, the Jeep Wrangler is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads.
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The Jeep Wrangler has less seating than the Toyota RAV4, making the Toyota RAV4 the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers.
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There are no games scheduled for Friday, Mar 17.
Delaware State 54
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Louisville coach Rick Pitino wasn't asking for perfection from his players on Friday night against Delaware State in the National Invitation Tournament, just a little emotion.
In a way, Pitino got both.Taquan Dean scored 21 points and the Cardinals placed five players in double figures in a 71-54 victory over the Hornets. Louisville (19-12), with a little help from a surprisingly exuberant Freedom Hall crowd, raced to an early lead and never looked back.The Cardinals will host Clemson in the second round on Monday."Our guys responded like there was a lot at stake, which there is," Pitino said. "I'm really excited about the way we played basketball tonight. We did a lot of good things."After struggling through a difficult Big East Conference schedule, the Cardinals seemed happy to play an opponent without the name Villanova, Connecticut or Pittsburgh on the front of their jerseys.Brandon Jenkins scored 13 points for Louisville, which shot 50 percent from the floor for just the fifth time this season. Dean admitted initially it was tough for the Cardinals to deal with the emotional letdown of not getting into the NCAA tournament a year after making it to the Final Four."You can say after the loss in New York (in the Big East Tournament) we were a little disappointed," Dean said. "But we put our heads together and realizing we have the opportunity to win some type of championship. You work that hard in the offseason and come away with nothing, it felt like it was a waste of time. We still have a championship game to shoot for, so we're going to do that."A weary Delaware State (21-14), whose 25 games at road or neutral sites this season included trips to UCLA, Michigan, Wichita State and Maryland, simply didn't have the firepower to keep up with the Cardinals.Tracey Worley led the Hornets with 18 points, but the MEAC regular-season champions couldn't get Louisville to play along when they tried to slow things down.The Hornets entered the game allowing just 57 points per game, fifth-best in the nation, by milking the clock on offense and making every possession count. But that plan fell by the wayside after the Cardinals ripped off the game's first 12 points."It's so hard being down 12-14 points the way we play," Delaware State coach Greg Jackson said. "We are not a team that is going to come back from that type of deficit. We played catch-up the whole ball game."Center Terrance Farley added a career-high 12 points for Louisville, which played to an enthusiastic if less than full house.About 14,000 fans showed up, almost 5,000 less than the Cardinals averaged during the regular season but more than double the average attendance for an opening-round NIT game.Two more wins and the Cardinals will make it to the NIT semifinals at Madison Square Garden, the site of perhaps their season's two lowest points -- a loss to St. John's in January and a loss against Pittsburgh in the opening round of the Big East tournament."We pulled two clunkers in New York, two halves, the second half against St. John's and the first half against Pitt," Pitino said. "This is an opportunity to play great and get to New York again. I think (we) did have a sense of relief (tonight) because the Big East season was a flat-out war."Copyright by STATS LLC and The Associated Press
Team Stat Comparison
Points | 54 | 71 |
FG Made-Attempted | 19-46 (.413) | 25-50 (.500) |
3P Made-Attempted | 8-23 (.348) | 10-23 (.435) |
FT Made-Attempted | 8-14 (.571) | 11-13 (.846) |
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 15 (0/0) | 13 (0/0) |
Largest Lead | 0 | 21 |
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ZuckaS - 16 October 2007 11:02 PMThis is my first post by the way! Yeah!
We are on track for the 2nd
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I have not tried the upgrade yet, but I am sure you are right. We are using the version of Magento that comes pre-installed on http://www.simplehelix.com/. I will have to check the version and upgrade the app.
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Animal control officer who struck river rescue dog won't be prosecuted
An animal control officer who struck a dog with his baton, leading to a cracked skull and the loss of an eye, did not use excessive force, authorities in Oregon have concluded.
The officer, Hoyt Stepp, was defending himself against two dogs when he struck Dojie, a river rescue dog who was running loose when the Washington County animal control officer encountered her.
After an investigation by Hillsboro police, the district attorney's office said there was not enough evidence to pursue animal cruelty charges against the officer.
Protesters gathered outside a news conference yesterday, where the decision not to prosecute the officer was explained, KOIN reported.
"I am convinced that the responding officer followed a reasonable course of action," said Deborah Wood of Washington County Animal Control.
Animal Services Field Supervisor Randall Covey said the officer followed his training: "…He created a barrier between himself and the dogs, backing up, yelling at the dogs to go home. That did not deter the dogs. Officer Stepp got to the point the dogs were right on him in full, aggressive attack, and at that point Officer Stepp struck Dojie one time to avoid being bitten."
"We are sincerely sorry for the injuries to Dojie but we ask a fair amount of responsibility to lie with Mr. Starr because he did not have his fence locked and his dogs licensed," Covey said.
Marlin Starr, Dojie's owner, reported the incident to police after witnesses told him the officer struck his dog, who had escaped from his yard.
While authorities say the dog was struck once, Starr questions how one blow could cause a cracked skull, injured shoulder and complications that led to the loss of one of Dojie's eyes.
"I am outraged for Dojie and I am outraged for every animal in Washington County. No animal is safe from Animal Control at this point," Starr said.
Dojie is an experienced river rescue dog trained to help people who fall out of rafts, according to KATU.
She will no longer be able to do that job, Starr said.
Starr said witnesses told him his dog ran into his backyard, followed by an animal control officer, who pulled out a collapsible baton known as a bite stick, and hit Dojie.
The police investigation concluded that the case "did not contain the necessary elements of the crime of animal abuse."
Posted by John Woestendiek March 27th, 2014 under Muttsblog, videos.
Tags: animal control, animal cruelty, animals, baton, bite stick, charges, cracked, crushed, dioje, district attorney, dog, dogs, dojie, excessive, eye, force, hillsboro, hoyt stepp, investigation, lost, no charges, officer, oregon, pets, police, prosecution, rescue, river rescue, skull, washington county
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Kansas law student seeks justice for dogs
In a typical animal cruelty case — on those rare occasions they do get to court — you'll see an attorney representing the people, and another representing a defendant.
But you don't see one representing the dog.
Katie Barnett, for one, doesn't think that's right.
A third-year law student at Kansas University, she's establishing an animal cruelty prosecution clinic at the school — one she says is the first of its kind.
Barnett, 30, will work with animal control, animal cruelty investigators at the Humane Society, police and prosecutors to ensure that justice is served in cases of animal abuse.
"This is the chance for me to give the animals a voice and a place in the justice system," Barnett told the Lawrence Journal-World.
Barnett started researching how to put together the clinic two years ago, after some high-profile animal cruelty cases in Lawrence. She did ride-alongs with the police and animal cruelty investigators and followed cases through the court system.
This spring, Barnett will develop a protocol for how future students can assist in the prosecution of such cases.
"I'm doing a trial run to see how everything works," she said. "I'm getting out all the kinks and really tailoring the position so everyone knows what to do. There's never been a person to collect everything."
The program will begin taking in students in the fall 2011.
Barnett was one of three law students awarded The Animal Legal Defense Fund's (ALDF) Advancement of Animal Law Scholarships last year for their outstanding work in the growing field of animal law.
A graduate of Missouri State University, she has two pit bull mix dogs, including a three-legged rescue named Leonidas. Both are both Delta Society therapy dogs who visit schools, hospitals, and participate in community outreach programs.
Barnett and her husband, Anthony, also run Game Dog Guardian, a local organization that rehabilitates pit bulls and helps find them adoptive homes.
Posted by John Woestendiek April 19th, 2011 under Muttsblog.
Tags: abuse, animal control, animal cruelty, animals, attorney, clinic, court, delta society, dogs, game dog guardian, humane society, investigations, investigators, justice, kansas, kansas university, katie barnett, law, law school, law student, lawrence, lawyer, legal, mixes, pets, pit bulls, prosecution, students, therapy dogs
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Pit bulls: Trials and tribulations
We can't remember a week — at least not since 2007, when federal authorities raided 1915 Moonlight Road – that pit bulls have grabbed so many headlines … without even biting anyone.
Here in Baltimore, the week began with a pit bull parade, sponsored by B-More Dog and designed to improve the image and shatter the misconceptions about the breed — such as the one that they are innately inclined to inflict violence.
Those who ran into the pack of four-legged goodwill ambassadors at the Inner Harbor Sunday got a chance to see beyond the myths.
The very next day, a mistrial was declared in the case against twin brothers in Baltimore accused of setting a pit bull on fire in the summer of 2009. Phoenix, as the dog was dubbed, died five days later. The police investigation that followed, testimony at the trial indicated, was something less than thorough — likely, I think it's safe to say, because the murder victim was a dog, and, in particular, a pit bull.
Jurors were unable to reach a decision, and a new trial is a possibility, but as of now, it appears the fatal burning of Phoenix will go unpunished. Despite that, she leaves a legacy.
"We waited almost two years for justice for Phoenix and though justice was not met for her, she became the change agent and public figure for animal abuse," said Jennifer Brause, executive director of Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS). "Thousands of people offered their support on her behalf. Because of her, a Mayor's Commission on Animal Abuse has been formed and the seriousness of animal abuse has been elevated to a national level."
No dog, I will go out on a limb and educatedly guess, is more often the victim of abuse and neglect than the pit bull type — just as they are the most often maligned. Society, rather than simply label them as aggressive, and ban and muzzle them, needs to come to terms with the fact that, in those instances when they are violent, our fellow humans are responsible for it, training them to fight, attempting to breed for viciousness, and trying to turn their natural born tenacity into something mean and macho.
Which brings us, once again, to Bad Newz Kennels.
Down in Dallas, the adoptive parent of one of Michael Vick's dogs confronted the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and offered him an opportunity to meet Mel, a shy and fearful pit bull who was apparently used as a bait dog at Vick's Bad Newz Kennels.
The convicted dogfighting ring operator — in Dallas to receive the key to the city — declined, and his entourage shoved Mel's new owner, local radio personality Richard Hunter, who captured the whole episode on his shaky camera, out of the way.
A few days after that, reports surfaced that Vick's former estate on Moonlight Road, the Surry, Virginia, headquarters of Bad Newz Kennels, which has sat empty for three years, may be getting a new owner — Dog Deserves Better, a Pennsylvania-based dog rescue and advocacy group.
They hope to turn the former Vick mansion — where 51 dogs were seized by authorities and eight more were found dead and buried on the grounds — into a training and rehabilitation center for rescued dogs.
As usual, bringing up Michael Vick brings on lots of comments, on this blog and others, from his supporters — those who say "give it a rest," those who say "he served his time," those who say he's a different person now who should be permitted to move beyond his besmirched reputation.
Be that as it may, I'm wondering when pit bulls — given they are regularly accused and punished without any trials, given that any violence they display has been instilled into them by humans, given that their bad reputation is mostly undeserved – will be afforded that same opportunity.
As a breed, they've done their time.
(Photo by Tim Quinn)
Posted by John Woestendiek February 9th, 2011 under Muttsblog.
Tags: abuse, aggression, animal abuse, animal welfare, animals, bad newz kennels, baltimore, baltimore animal rescue & care shelter, barcs, brothers, burned, burned dog, cruelty to animals, dogfighting, dogs, doused, fire, image, investigation, media, mel, michael vick, myths, news, parade, pets, phoenix, pit bull, pit bulls, pitbull, pitbulls, prosecution, richard hunter, stereotypes, trial, vick, vick dogs, violence
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A cat named Mittens, a dog named Phoenix
As the case against two brothers accused of setting a pit bull named Phoenix on fire unfolds in a Baltimore courtroom, a cat named Mittens is nursing both her kittens and the wounds she received after being set on fire in the city.
It may not be raining abused cats and dogs, but this — one case entering the public consciousness before the other has a chance to clear it — is how a reputation gets made. And if Baltimore doesn't do something — something big, something quick — it stands in danger of becoming known not as the city that reads, or even the city that bleeds, but the city that torches, and tortures, its pets.
Whether it deserves that label more than other cities is arguable. It's also not the point. The point is the torture of animals is a big flashing neon sign, reading "Address This Issue." It's a highly visible symptom of an illness in society that, even though it has been diagnosed, is largely being ignored.
Baltimore has no monopoly on animal torture — and it's not the only city that's failing to fully address it. In cities across the country there are pockets of misguided youths who have either failed to develop any compassion, may never have been taught any, or have had it snuffed out of them.
Attacking the problem is something that should be done not just for reasons of image, but, much more importantly, because it has been well documented that children who take pleasure in torturing pets often grow up to inflict harm on fellow humans. Pick a serial killer and you can, almost always, find animal abuse in his past.
If how a society treats its animals is a barometer of how civilized it is, Baltimore needs a massive injection of civility — stat — some large doses of empathy and compassion, best administered during childhood.
The saddest irony of it all is that animals are one of the best ways to administer that, to teach children a respect for all living things. Instead, dogs and cats, who we have so much to learn from about life, love and happiness, time and again in Baltimore are serving as the victims for those seeking sick thrills or acting out their inner hostilities.
Mittens, according to officials at Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS), was placed into a milk crate by a juvenile who doused both the cat and the crate with lighter fluid, struck a match and threw it into the crate.
In flames, the cat broke free from the milk crate and ran from the yard, running in circles until the fire was extinguished, BARCS said. She then returned to the kittens she had recently given birth to at a home on Saint Ambrose Street. (St. Ambrose, for some more irony, is considered the patron saint of domestic animals.)
That incident came to light after the first day of testimony in the trial against teenage brothers Travers and Tremayne Johnson, who are accused of dousing Phoenix, a pit bull, with accelerant and setting her on fire on May 27, 2009.
On Friday, Baltimore city police detective Syreeta Teel tearfully described finding the pit bull on fire on a West Baltimore street and running from her squad car to smother the flames with a sweater.
Despite her quick and heartfelt response, one thing that's becoming evident during the trial is that the police department doesn't take torturing and killing animals as seriously as some other crimes.
Teel, according to testimony, left the sweater, which might have provided traces of accelerant, on the sidewalk. The scene was never secured, and the police crime lab was never called. "The Baltimore City Police Department completely botched this," said Assistant Public Defender Karyn Meriwether, who represents one of the brothers.
The death of Phoenix drew national attention, leading to thousands of dollars in donations to a reward fund and the creation of a city-wide Anti-Animal Abuse Task Force, which issued a report last year that found numerous flaws in the city's response — particularly that of law enforcement — to incidents of animal abuse.
According to a Baltimore Sun report, the prosecution's evidence is limited in the Phoenix case, and relies largely on unclear surveillance video and the word of witnesses — including a woman who the defense says came forward once the reward topped $25,000.
Phoenix was burned over more than 95 percent of her body. Veterinarians would later find that her corneas had melted, and the inside of her mouth was scorched. She'd lost her footpads to the flames, but she kept fighting until, with her kidneys failing, she was put to sleep five days later.
"On a scale of one to 10," her pain level was "10," said a Pennsylvania veterinarian who treated her. Phoenix also had puncture wounds on her neck and leg, indicating she might have been in dog fights, but throughout her treatment she showed no aggression.
The Johnson brothers both were initially charged in juvenile court, but were later indicted as adults on the animal cruelty charges, which carry a maximum prison sentence of three years. Testimony is expected to continue this morning.
Animal advocates in Baltimore are watching the case closely, and hoping that, if found guilty, the twins receive the most severe punishment posible.
But as the weekend's developments show, as Mittens reminds us, a strict sentence is not the entire solution. It's reactive, and while it may send a needed message, the city needs to do more, in a proactive way. Investigating, arresting, prosecuting and imprisoning animal abusers all need to be done, and done properly, and taken seriously, but what's even more vital is preventing it from happening in the first place.
Our favorite reader comment: "Kindness and concern for animals is going to have to be taught in elementary school. It's the only way to stop this problem in its tracks."
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Posted by John Woestendiek January 31st, 2011 under Muttsblog.
Tags: abuse, abusers, animal, animal cruelty, animals, arrest, baltimore, baltimore animal rescue & care shelter, barcs, cat, cats, children, compassion, cruelty to animals, dogs, fire, image, juveniles, law enforcement, mittens, pets, phoenix, pit bull, prevention, prosecution, punishment, set on fire, task force, torture, travers johnson, tremayne johnson, trial, youth
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More motions ruled on in Phoenix case
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill has ruled in favor of the prosecution on several important pre-trial motions in the case of Travers and Tremaine Johnson, twins charged with animal cruelty in the death of a pit bull who came to be known as Phoenix.
The judge ruled that a woman who identified the brothers to police can testify. In addition, he ruled that prosecutors may use a statement by Travers Johnson to police, as well as a city surveillance video.
The trial continues today, with more pretrial motions and jury selection, the Baltimore Sun reported.
The brothers are accused of putting gasoline on a pit bull puppy in May 2009, then setting her on fire. Burned over 95 percent of her body, the dog had to be euthanized days later when her organs failed.
Posted by John Woestendiek January 26th, 2011 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animal cruelty, animals, baltimore, brothers, burning, court, cruelty to animals, dogs, dousing, fire, gasoline, johnson, judge, motions, pets, phoenix, pit bull, pitbull, prosecution, rulings, travers, tremaine, trial, twins
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Pup-tossing girl won't be prosecuted
The Bosnian girl seen in a video throwing puppies into a river, and laughing while she did it, will not face any charges, the New York Daily News reports.
The News, citing as sources members of PETA in Europe, said police have dropped the case because the girl — whose identity hasn't been released — is too young to be prosecuted.
While it was reported that allof the puppies were rescued down river by an old woman who found them along the shore, animal rights activists said they doubted that story was true.
"This is outrageous," a PETA spokeswoman, Nadja Kutscher, told a German newspaper. "The puppies that the old woman was with were completely different ones to those thrown into the river in the video. The puppies would never have survived.
Posted by John Woestendiek October 7th, 2010 under Muttsblog, videos.
Tags: abuse, animals, bosnia, case, charges, cruelty, dogs, dropped, peta, pets, prosecution, puppies, pups, river, teen, thrown, video
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Bear-Bear decision still a week away
Prosecutors say they are still at least a week away from deciding whether charges will be filed against the federal officer who shot and killed a Siberian Husky he thought was acting too roughly with his dog at a Maryland dog park.
The officer, though authorities have withheld his name, has been identified as Keith Elgin Shepherd, employed by the Army at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Northern Virginia.
Anne Arundel County prosecutors told the Baltimore Sun yesterday that it may take another week for them to finish their investigation. The investigation was prompted by a public outcry after authorities originally said no charges would be filed.
Public interest in the case remains high. About 20 people demonstrated yesterday outside the Anne Arundel County courthouse in Annapolis, supporting of the owners of Bear-Bear, fatally shot Aug. 2 in a private dog park in the Quail Run community in Severn.
Police say the shooter thought Bear-Bear, who was unleashed, was getting too rough with his German shepherd, who was leashed.
Police have refused to identify the shooter, and his name was blacked out on police reports supplied to the news media. But a report without redactions obtained by the Sun identifies him as Shepherd.
Prosecutors said last week that key issues focused on whether the shooter was legally allowed to carry a personal handgun off-post, and whether he broke the law in shooting the husky or was acting to defend his dog, self and wife.
Posted by John Woestendiek August 17th, 2010 under Muttsblog.
Tags: animals, anne arundel, army, bear-bear, charges, dog, dog park, dog parks, dogs, identity, investigation, keith elgin shepherd, keith shepherd, killed, maryland, news, officer, pets, prosecution, quail run, severn, shooter, shooting, shot, siberian husky
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David's variation of the Jason vest.
We removed the pointed front and gave the vest a straight cut. We skipped the buttons, pockets and the back adjustment strap to give the vest a clean and minimalistic look (incidentally also making the project a lot faster and easy to sew).
For fabric we used a painter's canvas drop cloth and a printed cotton fabric for a fun lining.
1 3/8 yds, 1.15 m of main fabric as well as lining.
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Jul 7, 2012, 03.05 AMby yczhxaau3496
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plus simple, mais je trouve un peu court!!
Simpler, but I find a little bit short!!
Feb 21, 2012, 07.02 PMby mynameisdavid
The pattern actually comes longer, but we cropped it because I wanted it a bit shorter than normal. You could definitely make it longer, though :)
Feb 21, 2012, 06.59 AMby Flore Ama
cute – David!
Feb 21, 2012, 06.34 AMby Ralf Schmitz
what a fresh and nice update on this vest! i love the color combo very much! well done!
Feb 21, 2012, 03.23 AMby Harshani Daniel
sooo nice
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Nice Vest, cute model!! ;-)
Feb 21, 2012, 12.30 AMby kelepso
Love it! The simplicity is great!
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Love your dressing sense and colour arrangements!
Feb 20, 2012, 11.48 PMby Stitchgirl78
Nice job, David. Love your variation.
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Robin or Robert Watson purchased this house in 2000
We have always loved the Roaring Fork Valley, each town having its own unique personality and style. We have been coming here for the past 30 years, hiking and biking and camping. When this beautiful home was up for sale we couldn't resist. It was the best decision we could have made !
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Straight teeth do not only make people look better, but they also help them feel a lot better as well. Those who were fortunate to be born into a society, time and family where they had the luxury of being able to have their dental and orthodontic needs proactively handled by professionals should not take it for granted. There are a lot of people who come from backgrounds where they were not afforded the opportunity to have these matters taken care of so they have had to live at least part of their lives feeling insecure about their teeth. The most ideal time for someone to get braces is during their early adolescence and when it happens during this time, it is never of the young patient's volition, it is of their parent's. So, when a kid needs braces but their parent(s) cannot afford the proper orthodontic care for their child or they just do not believe that they are necessary, the burden becomes the child's as they grow into adults.
It is never too late for someone who needs or wants to correct their teeth to get it done, it just may occur at a less convenient time than it would have been otherwise. Teenagers and especially adults have to worry about a lot of things that a kid never has to when undergoing the braces procedure. First of all, many kids in the United States and other developed nations have braces so they are not singled out by their peers and made fun of. Kids can be cruel but when it comes to something as common as braces, even kids like to be more clever than bringing up something so obvious, especially if they are in the same boat. Adults though are more subtle and devious about their feelings and actions towards one another and when someone singles themselves out in the process of getting braces as an adult, they could be putting themselves in social and professional cross heirs that they would rather avoid.
Everyone has their own insecurities but someone being insecure about their smile is an especially unfortunate insecurity to have. Human beings most naturally and simply express their joy for something by smiling and if they are not able to do that without feeling self-conscious, life can be a lot less enjoyable. Everyone should be so lucky to have a smile that they can be happy about and stand confidently behind so those who grow into adults who do not know what this feels like, might want to know what options they have available to them. Orthodontists offer braces that are made out of less conspicuous materials than traditional stainless steel that can make a patient feel more secure about the process. Clear braces are quite popular because they are made out of transparent plastic so besides the metal wiring between the brackets, they can be difficult to see. Any option that makes the teeth straightening process less noticeable is usually what is preferred by teenage and adult patients.
There are also braces that are made out of ceramic. Like clear braces though, ceramic brackets are more susceptible to damage than stainless steel simply because the material used to create them is less durable than metal. Responsible teenagers and adults who know how to take care of their braces can use one of these options without feeling like they are making a mistake by going with ceramic or plastic instead of stainless steel as long as they make a conscious effort to take good care of them. Kids though, no matter how responsible, are often getting into hard candies, chewing gum, apples and all sorts of other stuff that can damage their braces and make it necessary for them to go into the orthodontist for repairs. This behavior can cause problems with stainless steel brackets and with ceramic and plastic, it can only be worse. There is another option that teenagers and adults alike may be able to benefit from, without having to worry about rigid care instructions and other people being able to see that they are straightening their teeth.
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Jammu and Kashmir government today said that 14,359 hectares of forest land has been encroached upon in the state.
Replying to a question of Basharat Ahmed Bukhari during the Question Hour in Legislative Assembly, Minister for Forest, Environment and Ecology Mian Altaf said that 14,359 hectares of forest land is under encroachment in the state.
He said the forest land under encroachment in Kashmir and Jammu regions is 4,877 hectares and 9,482 hectares respectively.
"Whenever any incident of encroachment is reported, all possible steps are taken to retrieve forest land and cases are lodged against the culprits," he said.
Besides, special drives are regularly carried out to get the encroached land evicted, he said.
64 hectares of forest land in Jammu and 944 hectares in Kashmir have been retrieved from the encroacher's, he said.
Besides this, 65 attempts on encroachments on about 286 hectares of forest land in Jammu were foiled from 2005 to this time, he said.
Keywords: Jammu and Kashmir, Forest land, Encroachment, Revenue officials


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Jeanne-Louise-Henriette Campan
Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan (née Genet; 6 October[1] 1752, Paris – 16 March 1822, Mantes) was a French educator, writer and lady-in-waiting. In the service of Marie Antoinette before and during the French Revolution, she was afterwards headmistress of the first "Maison d'éducation de la Légion d'honneur", as appointed by Napoleon in 1807.
Her father was the highest-ranking clerk in the foreign office (the ambassador Citizen Genet was her younger brother), and, although without fortune, placed her in the most cultivated society. By the age of fifteen she could speak English and Italian, and had gained so high a reputation for her academic accomplishments as to be appointed reader to Louis XV's daughters (Princesses Victoire, Sophie and Louise) in 1768, and lady-in-waiting to Marie Antoinette in 1770. She was a general favourite at court, and when in 1774 she bestowed her hand upon Monsieur Campan, son of the secretary of the royal cabinet, the king gave her an annuity of 5,000 livres as dowry. The marriage was unhappy and the couple separated in 1790. Madame Campan was made First Lady of the Bedchamber by Marie Antoinette in 1786; and she continued to attend on her until the storming of the Tuileries on 10 August 1792, in which she was forcibly separated from the queen. With her own house under attack on this occasion, Henriette sought asylum in the countryside.
She survived the dangers of the Terror, but after the 9th of Thermidor, finding herself almost penniless, and being thrown on her own resources by the illness of her spouse, Madame Campan determined to support herself by establishing a school at St Germain. The institution prospered, and was patronized by Hortense de Beauharnais, whose influence led to the appointment of Madame Campan as superintendent of the academy founded by Napoleon at Écouen for the education of the daughters and sisters of members of his Légion d'honneur in 1807. She held this post until it was abolished at the restoration of the Bourbons in 1814, when she retired to Mantes, where she spent the rest of her life amid the kind attentions of affectionate friends, but saddened by the loss of her only son, and by the calumnies circulated on account of her connexion with the Bonapartes.
Henriette Campan died in 1822, leaving valuable Memoirs of the Private Life of Marie Antoinette (published 1823 (posthumously), Paris, 3 vols.), subtitled To which are Added Personal Recollections Illustrative of the Reigns of Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI (French: Mémoires sur la vie privée de Marie Antoinette, suivis de souvenirs et anecdotes historiques sur les règnes de Louis XIV – XV); a treatise De l'Education des Femmes (pub. 1824); and one or two small didactic works, written in a clear and natural style. The most noteworthy thing in her educational system, and that which especially recommended it to Napoleon, was the place given to domestic economy in the education of girls. At Écouen the pupils underwent a complete training in all branches of housework.
- ^ Madame Campan, Memoirs of the Court of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, Project Gutenberg, retrieved 6-10-10
- This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. The 1911 Britannica article, in turn, gives as its references Les Memoires de Madame de Campan (Paris, 1886), and histories of the time.
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- Memoirs Of Marie Antoinette at Gutenberg
- Works by Jeanne Louise Henriette Campan at Project Gutenberg
" | The Queen's toilet was a masterpiece of etiquette; everything was done in a prescribed form. Both the dame d'honneur and the dame d'atours usually attended and officiated, assisted by the first femme de chambre and two ordinary women. The dame d'atours put on the petticoat, and handed the gown to the Queen. The dame d'honneur poured out the water for her hands and put on her linen. When a princess of the royal family happened to be present while the Queen was dressing, the dame d'honneur yielded to her the latter act of office, but still did not yield it directly to the Princesses of the blood; in such a case the dame d'honneur was accustomed to present the linen to the first femme de chambre, who, in her turn, handed it to the Princess of the blood. Each of these ladies observed these rules scrupulously as affecting her rights. One winter's day it happened that the Queen, who was entirely undressed, was just going to put on her shift; I held it ready unfolded for her; the dame d'honneur came in, slipped off her gloves, and took it. A scratching was heard at the door; it was opened, and in came the Duchesse d'Orleans: her gloves were taken off, and she came forward to take the garment; but as it would have been wrong in the dame d'honneur to hand it to her she gave it to me, and I handed it to the Princess. More scratching it was Madame la Comtesse de Provence; the Duchesse d'Orleans handed her the linen. All this while the Queen kept her arms crossed upon her bosom, and appeared to feel cold; Madame observed her uncomfortable situation, and, merely laying down her handkerchief without taking off her gloves, she put on the linen, and in doing so knocked the Queen's cap off. The Queen laughed to conceal her impatience, but not until she had muttered several times, "How disagreeable! how tiresome!"
All this etiquette, however inconvenient, was suitable to the royal dignity, which expects to find servants in all classes of persons, beginning even with the brothers and sisters of the monarch. |
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World Maker Faire New York 2014
Help is at Hand
This project is a robotic prosthetic hand developed for leprosy victims that includes a 3D printed robotic hand using InMoov CAD files and a flex sensor glove that controls servos for the robotic hand using an Arduino.
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Ananya Cleetus, a rising senior at the Upper Saint Clair High school, has been an avid roboticist all her life. This year, she was chosen to exhibit her work at the White House Science Fair.


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Commercial Property
Patchy outlook for investors
John Collett Record-low interest rates have been driving property prices higher. But borrowing won't always be cheap and, if you're thinking of buying to let, you will need to tread carefully.
Head over heart the best tip
Melissa Browne Buy a new place, and rent out the old one? Make sure it is a financially sound move.
Bespoke banking: making the most of private banking
Lesley Parker Those with at least $1 million in investable assets can opt for tailor-made financial services, writes Lesley Parker.
Bank exec questions negative gearing
Eric Johnston One of Australia's most senior bankers takes aim at the negative gearing millions of property owners use.
Step 6: Non-residential property
What you'll learn in this step: Trusts and syndicates provide exposure to a broader range of property.


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Vera Wang LOOK ($70 to $300) is the latest fragrance release from Vera Wang. If you know me, it's hard to captivate me with a scent long enough for me to wear it regularly. Sure, I enjoy many fragrances, but only a few get adopted into my perfume rotation. With that being said, I have worn LOOK for the past two weeks.
LOOK is not a particularly unusual scent nor is it a bold one. It is a pleasing, enjoyable scent perfect for everyday wear, whether you're a mom-on-the-go or a high powered attorney. For an evening out, I'll still opt for something stronger and bolder, but this just suits me so well for all my other day to day activities. The top notes of LOOK are mandarin, watery green, lychee, and golden delicious apple. The heart of the fragrance contains lily, freesia, and jasmine. The base notes consist of vanilla, musk, oakmoss, and patchouli.
The scent begins with a very clean burst of springy greens, but then it quickly changes to something more floral, more feminine. More importantly is the dry down, which finishes into more detectable notes of vanilla and patchouli. I consider this scent to have the earmarks of a feminine scent, but I wouldn't classify it just as that. For me, it's a classic scent that's not too strong or bold to wear around even my dad (who hates perfume-y smells with a passion). It's that just right scent for me. I hope you'll give it a spritz next time you're at the mall!
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Watch, Discuss, Engage at 1:00: Secretary Sebelius on Health Reform Myths
August 07, 2009
If you've been following the health insurance reform debate, you probably have a number of questions about how health insurance reform will help you and improve the quality of care you receive. With all the talk about health insurance reform, it can be difficult to sort out fact from fiction.
We want to be sure you have the facts and answer your questions. Today, I'll be moderating a webcast with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and other top HHS officials where we'll discuss how health insurance reform will benefit all Americans and take on some of the myths you may have heard. The webcast will begin at 1:00 PM EDT and you can watch it at www.healthreform.gov. You can also watch and discuss using the White House Facebook application.
During the webcast, we'll be answering your questions. Questions can be emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com or submitted via Twitter by using the hashtag #HCRQ.
We look forward to answering your questions today.
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Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly referred to as drones, are increasingly relied upon as a key component of US foreign policy, national security and military strategy. While the Department of Defense and Central Intelligence Agency use drone fleets to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions, they also use drones as lethal weapons to execute targeted armed strikes as part of conventional warfare and counterterrorism strategy. Drones are also increasingly used by other US government agencies, foreign governments and multilateral institutions, and by the commercial sector for a variety of non-lethal purposes.
Download the Recommendations and Report of the Stimson Task Force on US Drone Policy
View the release of the report below or here.
Stimson Task Force on US Drone Policy - Press Release
Research - Data - Events - Publications
Stimson provides in-depth research on UAV use, development, and proliferation.
Human Rights Groups and UN Special Rapporteur Reports
Throughout the fall of 2013, several reports were released discussing the use of drones and targeted killings around the world. This memo summarizes the common themes and recommendations of Amnesty International's US Drone Strikes in Pakistan (AI Report), Human Rights Watch's The Civilian Cost of US Targeted Killings in Yemen (HRW Report), The United Nation's Extrajudicial, Summary or Arbitrary Executions (Heyns Report), and the UN's Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms while Countering Terrorism (Emmerson Report).
Reporting on civilian casualties from targeted strikes in Pakistan
Little information has been provided by the Obama administration regarding collateral damage from US drone strikes. Thus, various organizations have attempted to collate information from different sources in order to provide estimates of the number of casualties from each drone strike, and the possible status of each victim - militant, leader, or civilian. Stimson conducted a cross-comparison of data on UAV strikes in Pakistan in 2011 to gauge how reporting organizations classify the casualties of each strike and what sources they use.
The global market for UAV systems is set to more than double over the next decade, increasing from $5.2 billion annually in 2013 to $11.6 billion in 2023. While the United States makes a large percentage of the global UAV exports, other countries export UAV technology, especially smaller UAVs used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Based on data from SIPRI, Stimson has created a regularly updated spreadsheet of global UAV exports, including information on the importer, the technology, and the relevant details on the brokered deal.
Stimson hosts a series of public events on issues related to drones, providing a forum for balanced discussion and debate on the complex issues related to this controversial topic.
Past Events
High-level National Security Task Force Released Recommendations on US Drone Policy, Thursday, June 26, 2014
The Stimson Center's Task Force on US Drone Policy released a comprehensive and pragmatic set of recommendations to the Obama Administration on the future of US drone policy. Co-chaired by General John P. Abizaid (US Army, Ret.), former Commander of US Central Command, and Rosa Brooks, former Counselor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, the task force's findings represent the most high-level recommendations on US drone policy to date.
Emerging Uses of UAV Technology, Tuesday, November 19, 2013
While the military use of UAVs has been well covered, UAVs are increasingly being used in non-military interventions, including to stop illicit poaching, to help fight wildfires, and for civilian protection. As UAV technology develops, the use of UAVs will likely increase - allowing for better intelligence in areas not easily accessed or that may be unsafe for manned aircraft. The panel discussion took an over-the-horizon look at the non-military use of UAVs and discussed not only the future of this technology, but potential issues and obstacles related to its current use.
The US Air Force and Drone Policy, Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Over the past decade, the use of drones has taken center stage as part of US military strategy. Stimson's conversation with Lt. Gen. Larry D. James highlighted the US Air Force's remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) program and discussed RPA use in combat and non-combat operations. General James also underscored the effect on future Air Force strategy and support of US national security objectives. General James reflected upon the current state of play in Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), the integration of remotely piloted aircraft, and provided insight into where he sees the ISR enterprise heading in the near future.
We Need to Reform Our Drone Policies (But This Isn't About Privacy) (Wired, August 13, 2014)
America Should Set Standards for Drone Use (Chicago Tribune, July 21, 2014)
The Great Drone Debate: Time to Move Past Fear and Confusion (The National Interest, July 7, 2014)
Report of the Stimson Center Task Force on Drone Policy (Lawfare, June 26, 2014)
Drones: Three Misconceptions, Concerns, and Ways to Make Things Better - A Report from the Stimson Center Task Force (Defense in Depth, June 26, 2014)
Mr. President, We Need Rules for Drones (Politico, June 26, 2014)
US Should Take Lead on Setting Global Norms for Drone Strikes (Washington Post, June 26, 2014)
The Other Side of Drones: Saving Wildlife in Africa and Managing Global Crime (Conflict Trends, October 2013)
Killing Lions, Buying Bombs (The New York Times, August 12, 2013)
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